§ 32. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister Town and Country Planning whether, in considering town planning schemes, due regard is being paid to the need of providing adequate bomb-proof shelters for the locality; and whether this factor has been brought to the attention of local authorities.
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonThe question to what extent such provision must be made after the war cannot yet -be determined; but, as the hon. Member is aware, local authorities are providing shelters for immediate purposes, under the direction of my right hon. Friend the Minister of Home Security.
§ Mr. SorensenIs not the Minister aware that, in view of the possibility of our being involved in another war, it is highly desirable that bomb-proof shelters shall be considered in any planning for the rebuilding of this country?
§ Mr. MorrisonYes, Sir; these considerations form part of the general planning for the rebuilding of the country, and we shall not lose sight of them.
§ Mr. SorensenHave any recommendations been made to the local authorities 1546 that will involve long-term planning on that point?
§ Mr. MorrisonNo, Sir; not yet.